The Rising Stars: Top 10 First Basemen Prospects for 2024

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Baseball enthusiasts enthusiastically await the release of the MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list every year. The list is a glimpse into the future of baseball, revealing the next generation of stars who are expected to make a substantial impact in the Major League. This article focuses on a critical position on the field - first base. In the ideal world, teams hope for a real run producer to occupy this position, a player who can sit in the middle of the lineup and maintain the team's momentum.

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There has been significant movement on the list compared to the 2023 preseason version. Top prospects like Triston Casas and Tyler Soderstrom have graduated off the list, making room for new talents to shine. Xavier Isaac of the Tampa Bay Rays, who was ninth on the list in 2023, has now jumped to the top spot, while Kyle Manzardo has moved up a slot to the second place.

The Top 10 First Basemen Prospects for 2024

1. Xavier Isaac, Rays (2026)
2. Kyle Manzardo, Guardians (2024)
3. Nolan Schanuel, Angels (2024)
4. Abimelec Ortiz, Rangers (2025)
5. Tyler Locklear, Mariners (2024)
6. Matt Mervis, Cubs (2024)
7. Blaze Jordan, Red Sox (2025)
8. Nathan Martorella, Padres (2025)
9. Spencer Horwitz, Blue Jays (2024)
10. Haydn McGeary, Cubs (2025)

Xavier Isaac is a player who seems to have a bright future, with evaluators believing that he is just beginning to tap into his offensive potential. In his first entire season of professional baseball, Isaac impressed with 19 home runs and a .521 slugging percentage.

Kyle Manzardo, on the other hand, has shown significant improvement in his defensive play, making him a strong contender for the first base position in the upcoming seasons.

Another name to watch out for is Nolan Schanuel. The player led all Division I hitters in batting average (.447), on-base percentage (.615), and walks (71) as a junior at Florida Atlantic in 2023. His exceptional performance earned him a place in the big leagues, reaching base in all 29 games during his Major League debut.

While these top prospects have shown exceptional skill and potential, the future of baseball is unpredictable, and the road to success is often winding. Time will reveal how these players will shape the future of Major League Baseball.